Imatinib MESYLATE Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
water retention anemia decreased blood platelets low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils fluid in the covering of the heart or pericardium bleeding a common cold bleeding of the stomach or intestines visible water retention If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
excessive watery eyes joint pain backache muscle pain cramps dizziness fever low energy pain a skin rash nausea vomiting diarrhea intense abdominal pain pain in the muscles or bones INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
low amount of potassium in the blood a type of blood disorder with a decrease in all types of blood cells called pancytopenia large purple or brown skin blotches a decreased number of lymphocytes in the blood depression pink eye fluid accumulation around the eye low blood pressure pneumonia the flu escape of fluid into the lungs fluid in the lungs canker sores high amount of bilirubin in the blood trouble breathing chest pain tumor lysis syndrome If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
throat irritation inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth gastroesophageal reflux disease indigestion constipation hair loss dry skin bone pain difficulty sleeping excessive sweating chills numbness temporary redness of face and neck decreased appetite weight gain headache nosebleed cough gas abdominal bloating a feeling of pins and needles on skin generalized weakness night sweats RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
overactive thyroid gland a condition with low thyroid hormone levels increased eosinophils in the blood increase in the number of platelets in the blood confusion fluid accumulation in the brain a disease with shrinking and weaker muscles called myopathy bleeding from the retina macular swelling and degeneration of the eye glaucoma, an increased pressure in the eye optic disk edema hemorrhage of the vitreous of the eye high blood pressure a heart attack angina, a type of chest pain inflammation of the covering of the heart or pericardium pericardial tamponade, a disorder of the heart atrial fibrillation abnormal heart rhythm chronic heart failure left ventricular heart failure subdural intracranial hemorrhage thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, a type of blood disorder lung failure causing loss of breath a stomach ulcer a type of stomach irritation called gastritis inflammation of the large intestine inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines blocked bowels with decreased peristaltic movement blockage of the stomach or intestine diverticulitis liver failure inflammation of the liver called hepatitis acute inflammation of the pancreas acute kidney failure decreased kidney function an ovarian cyst inflammation of the skin with blisters erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome erythema nodosum, a skin condition with red and painful nodules skin rash with sloughing Sweet's disease psoriasis a nail disorder skin discoloration a condition with muscle tissue breakdown called rhabdomyolysis seizures erythrodysesthesia or tingling, pain, redness, and edema in the hands and feet blood circulation failure due to serious heart condition swollen lymph nodes ascites abnormal liver function tests a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a type of allergic reaction called angioedema a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug high pressure within the skull hematoma, a collection of blood outside of the blood vessels a rupture in the wall of the stomach or intestine lung tissue problem reactivation of hepatitis B infection tumor bleeding osteonecrosis, the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply a type of drug-related rash called lichenoid dermatitis an inflammatory condition of fat under the skin with red patches and lumps called panniculitis a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome bleeding of an ovarian cyst vascular ectasia, or dilation of blood vessels in the antrum of the stomach fast heartbeat If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
a migraine headache blurred vision dry eye ringing in the ears Raynaud's phenomenon, a condition where blood vessels constrict too much with coldness or stress obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot the inability to have an erection enlarged breasts abnormally long or heavy periods increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun itching joint stiffness drowsiness memory loss fainting sensation of spinning or whirling taste impairment heart throbbing or pounding a feeling of general discomfort called malaise anxious feelings Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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